Congress would require VA outreach at schools and a dedicated hotline for veterans’ job rehab services
Also known as: Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025
Legislative Progress
Impacts
Key Points
- Creates a dedicated VA phone line for questions about veterans’ job training and rehab services, and requires each VA regional office to post clear contact info online.
- Requires VA staff who help with these services to join monthly Q&A sessions with school officials, so colleges can better guide veterans to the right help.
- Requires VA counselors to give in-person briefings at schools in their region about available services; schools more than 150 miles away can get a virtual briefing.
- Requires the VA to approve or deny a veteran’s request to extend their rehab program time within 30 days of the request.
- Makes the VA report to Congress every year on how often extension requests are made, approved, and denied, adding more public accountability.
Milestones
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
What Happens Next
Projected impacts based on AI analysis
VA sets up a dedicated VR&E phone number inside the VA Education Call Center
Veterans have one clear number to call for Chapter 31 questions instead of being bounced around
Each VA regional office website posts a specific VR&E contact name, phone number, and email
Veterans can quickly find a real person or inbox for VR&E questions in their area
Monthly Q&A sessions begin between VA Chapter 31 counseling/service staff and school certifying officials
Schools get regular answers, which can reduce paperwork mistakes and delays for veterans
VR&E counselors start giving briefings to veterans at schools in their regional service area (virtual allowed if the school is over 150 miles away)
Student veterans hear about VR&E earlier and more often, which can improve enrollment and follow-through
30-day deadline starts for VA to approve or deny VR&E extension requests after a veteran submits a request
Veterans asking for more time in their program get a faster yes/no and can plan classes, work, and bills
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025
Sponsor
Cosponsors
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